Foshan keeps UTC+8 (CST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Foshan and your time
Foshan at a glance
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Region | Guangdong |
| Time zone | Asia/Shanghai |
| Abbreviation now | CST |
| UTC offset now | UTC+8 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1991 |
| Coordinates | 23.03° N, 113.13° E |
Time zone in Foshan
Foshan follows the Asia/Shanghai time zone and stays on UTC+8 all year. Clocks here last changed for daylight saving time in 1991; the tz database lists no change after that.
China spans 2 offsets. Foshan shares its time with the capital, Beijing.
Clock changes in Foshan, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Foshan for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Foshan is
When it is 9:00 AM in Foshan, it is 8:00 PM (previous day) in New York, 12:00 PM in Sydney and 5:00 PM (previous day) in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 13 h behind | 13 h behind | 12 h behind | None |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 16 h behind | 16 h behind | 15 h behind | None |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 7 h behind | None |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 7 h behind | 7 h behind | 6 h behind | 1 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 4 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 2 h 30 min behind | 5 h 30 min |
| Singapore | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 1 h ahead | 7 h |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
| UTC | --:-- | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | 8 h behind | None |
Foshan never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Foshan
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Foshan last between 10 hours 43 minutes and 13 hours 33 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Foshan
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:32 AM | 6:38 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:43 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 33 min |
| September equinox | September 23 | 6:16 AM | 6:23 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 22 | 7:04 AM | 5:48 PM | 10 h 43 min |
When the sun is highest in Foshan
Foshan lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:25 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Foshan
Every city below shares Foshan’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dasha Subdistrict | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Shaping | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Nantou Town | 38 km (23 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Jiangmen | 50 km (31 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Humen Town | 60 km (37 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Zhongshan | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Dongguan | 63 km (39 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Foshan in?
Foshan uses the Asia/Shanghai time zone, which is UTC+8 (CST) all year.
Does Foshan use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Foshan last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1991 and now stays on UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Foshan and New York?
Foshan is 13 hours ahead of New York in January and 12 hours ahead of New York in July, because New York moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Foshan does not.
Is Foshan on the same time as Beijing?
Yes. Foshan and Beijing both use UTC+8 right now.
How long is the longest day in Foshan?
About 13 hours 33 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 10 hours 43 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.